How to Knit the English Slip Stitch Selvedge Edge

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11 жыл бұрын

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This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the english slip stitch selvedge edge. This stitch is a way of creating a row of chains along the side of your work. It is sometimes used for finishing or a decorative detail. The english slip stitch selvedge edge stitch would be great for all edging projects!
Skill: Easy
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@sandradle756 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Sometimes the simplest things are hardest to explain. Thanks for your straight forward directions with no long commentaries and reasons that annoy me when I just wanna learn the stitch. I've done two large blocks in entirely different stitches (Daisy and Brocade) using this method and the chain sides are gonna make it so much easier for me to put it together. I'll also use it for the large blanket I just cast on for so that the sides look neat and beautiful! Thanks ever so much, I just hit follow!

@florencetilly5395 6 жыл бұрын

I have looked for quite awhile for a braided edge on the selvedge and this is exactly what I want! Thank you for your video and explaining it so well. This goes into my favorite list of videos.

@erinmcnally7764 5 жыл бұрын

This is such a HUGE help thank you so much! I am a new knitter self-taught via KZfaq videos and I was getting frustrated because I was getting curved bumpy edges and I have seen a few of these and was still getting the same bumpy edge result. I can't wait to try this. Thanks again. Keep making videos please!

@UKPurplePanther 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Erin..... I am the same as you were - new to knitting and everything has been self-taught via countless youtube videos. I assume by now you have got your neat edges to perfection. Could you please tell me if this method can be used with single / double ribbing ? Thanks.

@MsRedrosewoman 9 жыл бұрын

Your explanation of this clean selvedge knitting edge was so helpful for me! It gives projects a more finished look. Watching you knit the edge was much better than just reading how it is done. Thank You.

@sarahb5325 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial! So helpful for avoiding ugly edges in knitting!

@sbn49ajc98 10 жыл бұрын

Terrific tutorial. This combination of slip KW and purl sts is the magic answer. Thanks so much.

@LeMarais88 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing this technique nice and slow 👍🏻💗. Just subbed.

@CatsLoveMusic2 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial! Now I can knit sweaters without worrying about sewing up the seams evenly.

@Catra7 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos. After being a knitter for 45+ years, I am so happy to learn some new tricks! Can only imagine how much better my previous projects could have been with your help! 😀

@yarnistco 4 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you found us too!

@smallfootprint2961 6 жыл бұрын

So on the right side. slip/knitwise both 1st and last stitch and on the wrong side, purl the 1st and last stitch. Seems easier than others I've watched, and a little tighter stitch. Some come out very loose like using up the space of 2 rows. Could be me too, because I'm pretty new at this. (again).. I'll give it a try.

@janebuckland737 2 ай бұрын

Mine came out too big too… hence back to the drawing board. Good luck with your projects, now and future works 🍀

@paulineannebrady364 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these simple instructions on your video. I will be using this method from now on.

@aunreybubis5767 8 жыл бұрын

I tried your method and it's great ! I will definitely be using this edge.

@sucathwa8000 7 жыл бұрын

Finally an easy method for the Slip Stitch which looks great. Thankyou.

@joyofcrochet 5 жыл бұрын

Good to see you!! Thanks for good information and Merry Christmas too😍

@leighcurrier5282 6 жыл бұрын

a boy! doing knitting classes!! yay! maybe the world is changing. thank you!

@rosemason2071 6 жыл бұрын

I like your technique. The other way I learned leaves my edges too loose. I’m going to try your method and hope it gives me a neater edge.

@AnneliLMendozaArt 6 ай бұрын

I’m so exited to try this!

@kassaundrajohnson465 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tip, thank you for explaining so well. 😁

@susanparker1374 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, I’ve just subscribed and look forward to all your videos. Thank you 🧶 blessings from 🇨🇦

@Karen-rw8ve 8 жыл бұрын

A great video. Very clear and well explained. I shall be having a go with this method. Thank you!

@MaisahElysiumDevi 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video thank you so much for posting 🙏🏻🙂

@juliebeal2935 9 жыл бұрын

I like this method. I have been slipping my first stitch purlwise with yarn in front, then continuing in pattern across to the last stitch and knitting it. I do this on both sides of the piece, but this your method seems to make a nicer edge. I read your link first, then watched your video. Thanks for offering both...they were very helpful.

@maidmop6812 9 жыл бұрын

Soooo helpful. I'vew been kntting everything beautifully but my edges are always tatty! Thank you for a clear understanding!

@marlenejones6266 4 жыл бұрын

Mine too. Who wants to get a gift that looks chewed on the edges. This is just a great way to finish the edging.

@lmkinlux664 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome - thanks for such a simple example!

@cynthiag3014 3 жыл бұрын

I'm about to start a swatch and will try out this selvage. It's pretty and balanced.

@pamnelson7901 4 жыл бұрын

So much easier to understand! Thank you.

@yarnistco 4 жыл бұрын

No problem Pamela! Glad it worked for you. :)

@mahinkamran346 11 ай бұрын

Thanks easy n beautiful

@tada8092 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like it would work well with a Chinese cast-on/cast-off. Must try. Also need to add two extra stitches for the ends?

@lizgross5376 2 жыл бұрын

I simply pot a green dot on first needle and red on the second. No need for markers.

@peachstitchknits 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know the best method of seaming pieces that have been knit with this kind of selvedge? I think I've heard people say the mattress stitch isn't great with this kind of edge, but I'm not sure what to use.

@feenix3k 9 ай бұрын

It looks like the practice piece is knitted on both sides. How would you do it if one side is knit and the other purl?

@ruby07241 7 жыл бұрын

how do you change colors when doing this technique?

@stuartkofron6080 9 жыл бұрын

I have a quick question. I was an idiot and ended my 2x2 ribbing with purl. Does this work in the reverse? If I slip the first stitch purl wise and then knit it on the wrong side will it still come out the right way?

@teresaolofson1377 8 жыл бұрын

I would like to do the chain edge without a twist...what is it called?

@nicolecook5131 8 жыл бұрын

Does this work with any pattern? Ribbing and Stockinette?

@isildilme5191 8 жыл бұрын

I wonder what I do wrong... I try this on stockinette... The right edge when facing RS (so step 1 and 4) look just right, but the left edge (so step 2 and 3, last st of RS and first or WS) is so loose and doesn't look right at all...

@rivera42johnson 5 жыл бұрын

Same issue

@xCiCix 10 жыл бұрын

Would this work for a reversible stitch like the seed stitch or any stitch? I'm assuming I would have to add 2 extra stitches to my pattern?

@UKPurplePanther 3 жыл бұрын

Hi... I see that in 7 years nobody has bothered to reply to your question. I assume by now that you have mastered this, so I am wondering if you know if I can use this when doing single and double ribbing, with 2 extra stitches as you had suggested ?

@bobbiroyer2874 2 жыл бұрын

I'm currently making a blanket with the seed stitch and I'm using this method and it's working well

@beautifulblur 3 жыл бұрын

thank you 🙏🏼

@daniellesnyder1244 5 жыл бұрын

I’m knitting a ribbed scarf, and I am not sure how to figure out right side vs wrong side. 😩🤦🏼‍♀️ Always love your tutorials!

@neenee56 5 жыл бұрын

If the entire scarf is ribbed, with no other design to let you know right vs wrong side, you can decide, right when you begin, which you want to be right side. When I have that kind of pattern, I usually decide that the first row I knit will be my "right side," and my 2nd row will be the "wrong side." Once I knit a row or 2, I simply place a stitch marker on the side I determine will be the right side. That way, I'll always know which is which. I always place a green stitch marker on the right side & a red stitch marker on the wrong side. It's just a personal preference that works for me. :) For a scarf that is entirely ribbed or any pattern that looks the same on both sides, you can choose. Just remember to stick to that, once you make the decision. That's why the stitch markers help. :)

@anaalvarez494 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, if my pattern is Purling on both right and wrong sides, I follow steps 1 and 2 (as you kindly show) on the right side?

@janebuckland737 2 ай бұрын

Sorry to be a plank!!! Do I need to add 2 extras stitches to a pattern to work a selvedge

@biancacarloni6130 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! A perfect explanation! I have only one doubt about it: I'm knitting a sweater and my question is: When I have to increase one stitch per row, ¿how can I manage the Slip Edge Stitch? ¿Do I have to make two Slip Edge Stitches or only one Slip and then continue knitting the pattern?

@judymac4833 5 жыл бұрын

Would I be correct that if you are slipping that first stitch, you Do Not need to increase your total of cast on stitches for your project?

@yarnistco 5 жыл бұрын

It depends on what you're doing. If you're going to sew something together I usually add 1 stitch to each side. Otherwise, no you don't need to add a stitch.

@annelaurent1270 8 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem as Isildilme (comment below.) I have watched your video a few times very carefully and always end up with one side looking perfect and the other awful. Would love an answer!

@krisb6650 7 жыл бұрын

Anne Laurent practise! I had that problem the first three four times I tried this but I just perfected it. I would say it is a tension problem you are having because that seems to be my issue

@mollythorpe3545 Жыл бұрын

Would you please consider looking at this and doing a tutorial on how to read the pattern correctly and then show how to do it ? I'm sure I'm not the only one who is confused when reading patterns - After doing stocking stitch it says..... Shape Neck and Raglan. Next Row. K2tog, knit to end. 22 [25:28:30:33:36] sts Next Row. Cast off 3 [3:3:4:4:4] sts, purl to end. 19 [22:25:26:29:32] sts. (I'm Ok to this point....but then it starts getting confusing ) Work 22 [26:26:10:28:32] rows dec 1 st at neck edge in 3rd [3rd:1st:3rd:3rd:3rd] and every foll 4th row AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at raglan edge in next and every foll alt row. 3 [3:3:14:3:3] sts. Next row K1, k2tog. 2sts Next row P2tog. Fasten off. It's doing my head in big time.🥴🥴🥴

@miromitsuki 11 жыл бұрын

1:10

@joan66joshua 3 жыл бұрын

Does this work for stockinette as well as garter rows

@yarnistco 3 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@gregkiernan9130 Жыл бұрын

How do we change colours if we are slipping that first stitch ? Or should we change colours when we are purling the first stitch maybe ?

@nadiahassan8310 4 жыл бұрын

I dont get it 😩

@littlelulu620 9 жыл бұрын

Did I miss something because in your tutorial, I never heard you even mention anything about slipping a stitch anywhere.

@twistknit1 9 жыл бұрын

He says it at 0:04, 0:24, 0:51, 0:99 . During the tutorial at 1:16, 1:33, 2:08 then again at 2:47.

@itzzbarb 9 жыл бұрын

littlelulu620 Yes, you missed something.

@catemef6963 7 жыл бұрын

You have done a nice job explaining this but there is a problem. Slipping stitches is the most confusing thing I have encountered thus far when it comes to knitting. I just can't do the math. With slipping the stitch at both ends it seems to me that you would have fewer and fewer stitches to work with and end up with a triangle. I knit all kinds of stuff. I have been knitting a very long time. I must have a huge brain fart when it comes to this knitting technique. I am a classical musician so my mind is very pattern oriented and I have a mental need for things to add up. I hope someone who is somewhat like minded can tell me something helpful.

@krisb6650 7 жыл бұрын

Cate Mef when you slip a stitch you are just passing that stitch onto your other needle. so you still have that stitch on your other needle you wouldn't lose any stitches. but if you just dropped it and not brought It to your other needle you would lose stitches and unravel your work

@catemef6963 7 жыл бұрын

I think I just need to see it clearly in slow motion. Probably if I go down to my local Michaels when they have a class I can finally get a grasp on this. It still sounds to me like if you slip it, then the rows become uneven. I don't see it as stitches unraveling but as the number changing like one leg being shorter than the other. Thanks for your reply. I appreciate it.

@krisb6650 7 жыл бұрын

Cate Mef I would suggest playing around with this selvedge edge, if you just take the first stitch off your left needle and do not put it on your right needle then knit the second stitch you'll lose stitches, but if you put the first stitch on your left needle onto your right without knitting it you'll create this look! I'm knitting right now have finally mastered it so it actually looks nice!

@catemef6963 7 жыл бұрын

Kris B, that's so funny. I can tell you are doing a great job describing it and I'm having a tougher and tougher time seeing it in my mind. I will follow your suggestion and play with it more. I think running down to the local Michael's to watch a lesson might be the only thing that's going to work. I'm very visual.

@krisb6650 7 жыл бұрын

Cate Mef that's how I am I'm afraid to try making slippers or socks cuz I would prefer to see that type of thing done in person

@shaimaahagag7887 9 жыл бұрын

So it doesn't make a decrease eventually in the total no. Of stitches ?!

@lonnieappleby7538 8 жыл бұрын

+shaimaa Hagag It does not. You are simply "skipping" that one stitch every other row, then "picking it up" on the next row. All it does it make the stitch two rows in height. That was a concern for me also because those slipped stitches are so often then knitted together or passed over to decrease. LOL